Quality Technician/Analyst - Microbiology Team

Zoetis is the world's largest Manufacturer and Supplier of Animal Pharmaceuticals. At Zoetis in Lincoln, NE we manufacture high quality medicines for companion animals and livestock. Our plant has been recognized as one of Nebraska's Safest Companies, with a long-standing presence in the Lincoln community. We are a clean, modern site that continues to innovate and grow. Benefits Include: $500 Sign on Bonus 4 weeks accrued paid vacation and 13 paid holidays. 401(k) match with company profit sharing. Tuition reimbursement and Student Loan repayment program. Great Health, personal, and family benefits starting day 1. Position Summary Perform routine microbiological testing within the Microbiology Control Laboratory according to GLP, regulatory and standard operating procedures. Primary testing includes but not limited to sterility, osmolality, moisture testing, growth promotion, and biological indicator testing. Additional Testing may include bacterial inactivation, absence of Mycoplasma, bioburden, bacterial potency, and microbial limits testing. Hours: 1st Shift. Overtime, weekends, and holidays may be required. Position Responsibilities Under close supervision, the Laboratory Technician will perform routine laboratory procedures using aseptic technique, in compliance with specifications in all Standard Operating Procedures and Standard Test Procedures used to support testing and release of product. · Perform a variety of bacterial based assays primarily including sterility, moisture analysis, growth promotion, osmolality, and biological indicator testing. Additional testing may include inactivation, absence of mycoplasma, bioburden, bacterial potency, microbial limits, and other various biological tests as needed. · Maintain critical reagent inventory including preparation and inventory management. · Conduct laboratory investigation and determine appropriate CAPA. · Monitor processes and alert supervisory personnel of known or suspected quality problems. · Practice basic aseptic laboratory procedures as per training and SOPs. · Apply Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) to assigned work. · Learn and demonstrate understanding of basic sterilization principles. · Learn and comply with regulatory requirements such as USDA, FDA, EU · Assist in inventory management of laboratory supplies. Education and Experience Required: · Two years associate degree in science or · One to two years of relevant experience with relevant science-based college courses. Preferred: · Bachelor's degree in biological sciences · Experience with aseptic manufacturing environments · Competent use of Window-based applications, specifically MODA, SAP, LIMS, Process Runner, and Excel Technical Skills and Competencies Required Required: · Basic Aseptic technique, Excellent Organization, Verbal, and Written Communication skills. · Basic understanding of aseptic operation and microbiology. Preferred: · Experience with aseptic practices and aseptic manufacturing areas, Knowledge of MODA SAP, LIMS, Process Runner, and Microsoft Excel. Physical Position Requirements · Ability to lift 20-50 pounds routinely. · Withstand long periods of standing. · Exposure to high temperatures (autoclaves). · Manual dexterity using hands and fingers. · Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision work. · Occasional need to sit, reach with hands and arms. · Ability to work flexible hours, work weekend and overtime. Full time Regular Colleague Any unsolicited resumes sent to Zoetis from a third party, such as an Agency recruiter, including unsolicited resumes sent to a Zoetis mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to Zoetis employees, or to Zoetis resume database will be considered Zoetis property. Zoetis will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Zoetis will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. This includes any Agency that is an approved/engaged vendor but does not have the appropriate approvals to be engaged on a search. Notice: Zoetis Recruiters will contact candidates via email from an address ending in @zoetis.com and may also initially connect with candidates through LinkedIn , including LinkedIn InMail. Zoetis does not use Gmail, Outlook, Yahoo, or other web-based/generic email domains to communicate about job opportunities, interviews, or offers of employment. If you receive a recruitment-related email message claiming to be from Zoetis that does not come from @zoetis.com , please treat it as suspicious. For your security, do not reply, click links, open attachments, share personal or financial information, or send money in response to unexpected or questionable recruitment communications. Zoetis is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability or veteran status or any other protected classification. Disabled individuals are given an equal opportunity to use our online application system. We offer reasonable accommodations as an alternative if requested by an individual with a disability. Please contact Zoetis Colleague Services at [email protected] to request an accommodation. Zoetis also complies with all applicable national, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment as well as employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act. All applicants must possess or obtain authorization to work in the US for Zoetis. Zoetis retains sole and exclusive discretion to pursue sponsorship for the acquisition or maintenance of nonimmigrant status and employment eligibility, considering factors such as availability of qualified US workers. Individuals requiring sponsorship must disclose this fact. Please note that Zoetis seeks information related to job applications from candidates for jobs in the U.S. solely via the following: (1) our company website at www.Zoetis.com/careers site, or (2) via email to/from addresses using only the Zoetis domain of “@zoetis.com”. In addition, Zoetis does not use Google Hangout for any recruitment related activities. Any solicitation or request for information related to job applications with Zoetis via any other means and/or utilizing email addresses with any other domain should be disregarded. In addition, Zoetis will never ask candidates to make any type of personal financial investment related to gaining employment with Zoetis.